bimmerboy73
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Broke mine when removing the vent faceplate. I know they are NLA so am wondering if anyone has a spare? Will post in the parts thread as well but figured i'd start here.
AC switch and capillary tube
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AC temperature control switch
Bought this several months ago. It's exactly what we have in the coupe. It works for me. Turns on compressor/aux. fan.
The only difference I could observe is the thread for the chrome ring. You'll need to use the brass ring you see or rethread the chrome one you may have.
Can't beat the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOSTATI...4-CAPILLARY-/400888290799?hash=item5d56cdddef
Bought this several months ago. It's exactly what we have in the coupe. It works for me. Turns on compressor/aux. fan.
The only difference I could observe is the thread for the chrome ring. You'll need to use the brass ring you see or rethread the chrome one you may have.
Can't beat the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOSTATI...4-CAPILLARY-/400888290799?hash=item5d56cdddef
Replacement has a SAE thread, chrome nuts are not available that I can determine, it's a Very Fine thread too.
bimmerboy73
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got it. Any idea if this tube carries any significant pressure? have an idea for a potential fix...
The PO had cut the capillary on our E9 thermostat so I have had to find a replacement. The OEM BMW is too large as others have stated.
The one posted above in 2015 doesn't show up on ebay. There may be another post with more info but I haven't found it.
I ended up ordering this one on Amazon (UAC SW6490C) for less than $10 with a 36 inch capillary. The threads are 3/8 inch so it fits thru the hole.
The thread major diameter on the old stat is 0.390 and I can not identify the thread with my taps and thread gauges. The round chrome nut I have will thread onto the new one just a little loose. I believe I can make it work. I did have to sand down the shaft a little so the original knob will fit.
The one posted above in 2015 doesn't show up on ebay. There may be another post with more info but I haven't found it.
I ended up ordering this one on Amazon (UAC SW6490C) for less than $10 with a 36 inch capillary. The threads are 3/8 inch so it fits thru the hole.
The thread major diameter on the old stat is 0.390 and I can not identify the thread with my taps and thread gauges. The round chrome nut I have will thread onto the new one just a little loose. I believe I can make it work. I did have to sand down the shaft a little so the original knob will fit.
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Simufly
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Got a BMW 
one here if that’s any use?
one here if that’s any use?
I will send a pm. Thx
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Thread is extra fine
These are pretty generic, I bought the same one you bought about 4 years ago. It works fine.
Thanks, that is good to hear. I started to slide it in today but the end of the capillary is slightly larger so I need to open up the end of the tube going into the evap. Of course that isn't very easy to get to.
Here's some but hole may need to be enlarged.
nostalgicac.com
Many other useful parts here as well.
Nostalgic AC - AC Thermostats - Controls & Motors
Specializing in Aftermarket Air Conditioning for all Classic/Vintage Cars and Trucks 1987 and Older.
nostalgicac.com
Many other useful parts here as well.
Gary, I have one on order from Nostalgic but I don’t want to increase mounting hole size. I was thinking I might shave it down and re-thread it. I should have it early next week.Here's some but hole may need to be enlarged.
Nostalgic AC - AC Thermostats - Controls & Motors
Specializing in Aftermarket Air Conditioning for all Classic/Vintage Cars and Trucks 1987 and Older.
Many other useful parts here as well.
thx, Dan
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Chris,
It looks like 0.390 inch (my measurement) major diameter could be 10mm (min 0.381 inch max 0.389 inch) and the thread could be 1.0, 1.25, or 1.5.
Thx, Dan
IIRC I was able to re-thread the shaft well enough to use the chrome plated nut. Or maybe it was the nut I re-threaded. Senior moment. It was 3 years ago.